Properly caring for and cleaning your designer handbags goes a really long way for their durability. Many of the handbags that are on the market today luckily are made with synthetic or waterproof materials which are easily maintained by wiping them with a damp cloth or tissue at the end of the day.
Usually a lot of money is spent on designer leather and suede handbags which is even more reason to protect them. Weather-guard sprays can be purchased at shoe / handbag stores and are made specifically to protect certain types of leather and suede products from damage the rain or snow or sun may cause. Leather creams and suede brushes can be decent investments, but don't go overboard as many of these can also be a waste of money.
Here are some tips for protecting your synthetic, leather or suede designer handbags:
- Wipe off the leather with a clean, moist cloth before applying any cream or spray protection treatment.
- Add a weather-proof spray to the mix
- Handbags made of synthetic materials are easily maintained and can be wiped clean with moist cloths.
- Use a suede brush or a terry cloth towel for your designer suede handbags.
- Try to keep leather and suede bags from getting wet if at all possible....if you get caught in the rain let it dry at room temperature then pat it dry with a cloth.